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theCONTENTSeditor’sMay 2004Volume 116 No. 4viewFEATURESLARRY D. SMITHDoes God Care?by Alice Trouten5Camp Meeting Directory 2004by Don Davison7The World Wrapped In Prayerby Paul Mills8DEPARTMENTSTHE GREAT CLASSICor nearly four centuries, the English-speaking world hasloved, protected, and cherished a Book—more properly the Book! For it was in the year of grace 1611 thatthe Authorized King James Version of the Holy Bible wasfirst “set forth” in the providence of God and by the “special command” of King James I. Since that day, theAuthorized Version—known generally in this country as theKJV—has become the most cherished possession of millionsof people throughout the world. Its simple cadences havechallenged them to conquer the dangers of battlefield andwilderness, its solemn admonitions have called them torighteous lives, and its sublime promises have brought themassurance in the hour of death.Though it is impossible to divorce contents from style,our purpose now is to focus on the KJV scholars’ literaryquality. For this is what has caused their work to be heralded as “the greatest English classic ever written.” Granted, itscontents have been the major concern to most of its readers, as they are to us. Yet even those who reject theScriptures as divinely inspired pay homage to the sublimebeauty of the King James Bible.What, then, is unique about the literary quality of this17th-century version? As the critics point out, the answer isfound in the translators’ careful blending of simplicity ofstyle with dignity of expression. For each richly complements the other, and together they weave a memorabletapestry of divine truth powerfully rendered from theBiblical languages into our native tongue.Consider, first, the endearing and almost childlike simplicity of the King James Version. Invariably, there are threelevels of general usage in any language. On one hand, thereis the refined, and pedantic language of the scholars. To theother extreme is the rough, coarse, and often (p22)F GOD'S REVIVALIST and BIBLE ADVOCATE02The Editor’s ViewThe President’s PageLetters To The EditorThe World To Win2nd ThoughtsNews From The HilltopRevivalist FamilyDear PhilGBS Alumni SpotlightRevivalist PulpitMending NetsThoughts For The Quiet Hour2344610101416172123EDITORLarry D. SmithSTAFFMyra Brown, production managerKevin Moser, art directorJon Plank, graphic designerGod’s Revivalist and Bible Advocate (ISSN 0745-0788) is published ninetimes a year for 10.00 per year ( 11.50 in Canada and foreign countries)by the Revivalist Press of God’s Bible School, College and MissionaryTraining Home, 1810 Young Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Periodicalpostage paid at Cincinnati, Ohio, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: send address changes to God’s Revivalist and Bible Advocate,1810 Young Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.God’s Revivalist and Bible Advocate, the official organ of God’s BibleSchool, is a magazine founded by Martin Wells Knapp in July of 1888. Weseek to proclaim the good news of salvation; to stir a revival spirit amongChristians; to stimulate Christian growth and responsible Christian living; topresent the happenings and interests of God’s Bible School.Please obtain permission before reprinting any articles from God’sRevivalist and Bible Advocate. Unsolicited manuscripts are welcomed,but not returned.God’s Bible School and College does not discriminate on the basis of age,race, color, national or ethnic origin, or against otherwise qualified handicapped persons in its admission of students or employment of its facultyand staff.God’s Bible School and College can be reached by telephone at(513) 721-7944 (Revivalist Press, ext. 296); by fax at (513) 721-3971;by E-Mail at revivalist@gbs.edu or admissions@gbs.edu. Visit usonline at www.godsrevivalist.com.
thepresident’spageHAVE CHRISTIANS LOST THEIR MINDS?by Michael R. Avery, presidente live in mindless times. Millions of people drift along through life,manipulated by the talking heads of the mass media, never thinkingthrough anything for themselves and never realizing why they thinkthe way they think. They are completely unaware that there is any other wayof thinking or living than that of the secular culture that surrounds them.Unfortunately, this is also true for many Christians.“There is no longer a Christian mind.” This startling observation was madeby Harry Blamires in his book The Christian Mind. By this he means that wehave been so affected by secularism that there is no longer a distinctly Christianway of thinking. Blamires acknowledges that there is still a Christian ethic, aChristian practice, and a Christian spirituality. Most Christians do subscribe to amoral code higher than that of most non-Christians. The Christian who is amember of a church commits to obligations and observations ignored by thenon-Christian. He strives to cultivate a dimension of spiritual life that is leftunexplored by the non-Christian. But as it relates to thinking, the vast majorityof modern Christians have succumbed to the secular culture and no longerhave a distinctly Christian frame of reference. They have lost the mind theywere meant to develop.WIs a Christian Mind Important?To serve God well, we must think straight. Distorted thinking, unintentional or not, always favors evil. The Bible emphasizes repeatedly the importanceof how a Christian thinks. Dallas Willard observes, “We first turned away fromGod in our thoughts, so it is in our thoughts that our first movements towardthe renovation of the heart will occur.” It is in the secret chamber of ourthoughts that the light of God first begins to move upon us through His Word.In redemption our mind acquires a new way to think and a new capacity toclean up old ways of thinking. The Bible refers to our minds being, “renewedin knowledge after the image of its creator” (Rom. 12:2, Eph. 4:23, Col. 3:10,II Cor. 10:5). As we grow in grace our minds are illuminated by the Spirit ofGod so that we can comprehend spiritual truth (I Cor. 2:12-13). The goal ofall of these processes is that we might have a total exchange of our way ofthinking for the way Christ thought. Paul referred to this as having the mindof Christ (I Cor. 2:16, Phil. 2:5). Is it important for us to have the mind ofChrist? It is imperative! The only way we can escape being conformed tofallen humanity is by being transformed by the renewing of our minds(Rom. 12:1-2, Prov. 23:7a).What does it mean to have a Christian mind?A Christian mind is one that has a supernatural orientation. Itbelieves that God has acted in history and spoken through (p19) MAY 200403
MISSIONS REPORTSTO THE EDITORLetters should be addressed to the Editorial Office, 1810 YoungStreet, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, or e-mailed to revivalist@gbs.edu.Letters reprinted here do not necessarily reflect the opinions of theeditor of God’s Revivalist nor those of the administration of God’sBible School. Names and locations of writers will be withheld at theirspecific request or at the discretion of the editor. We reserve the rightto edit and condense.FROM EITHER EXTREME[President Avery’s “A Theology of Idolatry,” MarchRevivalist, offers] excellent points to remind us of having arelationship with the “true God, and Jesus Christ whom hehas sent.” I know it is human to go for that which gratifies theflesh or to vacillate into a “works-religion” by conforming to aset of outward codes. Thank God He is able to keep us fromeither extreme, giving us power and meaning for a godly life.BILL ROARKLoveland, OhioDESIRES ONE THING[President Avery’s] editorial on “Intimacy” (WinterRevivalist) really warmed my heart. I still desire that “onething” of which David wrote. God bless you all.GEORGE FAILINGEmailTAYLOR’S “CRUCIAL QUESTION”I am thrilled with Dr. Richard Taylor’s answer to “ACrucial Question,” (March Revivalist). He has sounded aclear note. Hundreds of pastors will read his comments.If those who are not preaching holiness or sanctificationwill honestly evaluate their ministry in the light of Dr.Taylor’s seven possible reasons for the omission, we willbe taking a big step toward revival.ANITA BRECHBILLEmail“DIG OR DIE”I recently read an article in God’s Revivalist entitled“Dig or Die” [“Thoughts for the Quiet Hour,” AnitaBrechbill, Winter 2004]. I enjoy [her] contribution. Isthere a website where other articles may be found?N.C. STARLINGEmailEditor’s Note: The Revivalist website is www.godsrevivalist.comwhere current and past articles may be read and downloaded.(continued on page 21)GOD'S REVIVALIST and BIBLE ADVOCATE04 Each month we publish brief “field reports” from missionaries around the world. Missionaries are invited to send us theirnewsletters and other information about their activities. GBSgraduates are especially urged to respond, but we also wish toinclude others who uphold our vision and our commitment.ALASKA. Harvey Fiskeaux, missionary to Nome, hasundergone surgery for a broken rotator cuff in hisright shoulder. He has also contacted a very serioushospital staph infection and is being treated withmedication which has potential negative side effects.“For those of you who know the power of intercession, I request that you enter His Presence for mycomplete healing,” he writes. “It is my deep desirethat the Lord will be glorified in my spirit and in mybody. For the past 34 years I have totally dedicatedmy life to Him for the proclamation of the Gospel.”CHINA. “Philip Xu, Shanghai, is to be released inearly June after serving an 18-month sentence for nogreater crimes than holding Bible studies at his ownapartment and refusing to join the Three-Self government-approved church. Jiang Wenxiong, Ningo, isstill incarcerated with three years left on his sevenyear sentence for ‘illegal printing’ of Christian materials. Pray for these dear men.” —John E. Knight, FarEast MissionKOREA. “Korean Bibles and scripture portions arenow ready and sitting at our place in Seoul for delivery to the lost souls of North Korea. Please pray oftenand earnestly that God will soon open the door toallow the gospel of Christ and salvation to enter in. Adoor, a door, an open door! That is what we pray forfor North Korea.” —John E. Knight, Far East Mission.NEW YORK CITY. “In 2003 we joined hands withHope International Missions [formerly FEA]. This hasbrought valuable mission experience to (p6)
y husband and I were going through a roughtime of testing in one of the churches we pasMtored several years ago. Those were dark days, butMrs. Alice Trouten is ahomemaker, living with herhusband Edsel in Cincinnati, Ohio.With him she has shared manyyears in Christian ministry.our God was faithful to us.One morning while in prayer, Matthew 14came to my mind. As I read it, my heart was filledwith courage and faith. Jesus and His disciples hadjust fed 5,000 men, plus women and children. Hisdisciples were very tired, yet Jesus told them to getinto the boat and go before Him to the other side.He knew that He was sending them into a storm.There is always a reason for our testing times. It isthen that we see ourselves as God sees us.Jesus knew what His disciples could stand. Hesaw that their boat was in the middle of the sea,tossed by the waves, for the winds were contrary.They had fought the storm all night, and now theywere too exhausted to row any more against thosecontrary winds. All seemed hopeless! But Jesushad His eyes on them all the time, and He knewjust the right time to go to their aid.Peter cried out, “Lord, if it’s You, bid me tocome to you on the water!” What a ridiculousrequest—or so it seemed! In our fear and frustration, we often ask God for the strangest things. ButJesus didn’t look at it that way. His voice carried one word overthe waves, “Come!” and Peter walked on the water!But there were no earthly securities for him to cling to; andas fear gripped his heart, he went down. Then Peter cried out toJesus, and instantly Jesus grabbed his hand. He then gentlyrebuked Peter, “Why did you doubt”? That rebuke had a positiveeffect on him, and Peter walked on water with Jesus to the boat.With Jesus at our side we can do what seems impossible. Hispresence gives us peace and strength and calm. The wind ceasedwhen Jesus got into the boat.I could feel His presence with me that morning! Faith rose upin my heart and spilled out in praise and singing! “God cared forme also!” This chorus formed itself in my mind, and I sang it overand over again that morning:Those mighty waves did not disturb Jesus,For He’s the Master of the sea.No, those dark waves did not disturb Jesus.And by His grace, and strength, and power,They won’t disturb me.Yes, God really did care! All praise to His Holy Name!MAY 200405
(p4) enhance our efforts insharing the gospel in New YorkCity . As God enlarges our baseof support and body of believershelping us proclaim the gospel, itwill be vitally important to obtaina building to use as Hope International Christian Center. We willprovide discipleship and evangelism training, family life seminars,and other activities [including] ameeting place for prayer and worship services.” —Tom and FaithKiser (HIM).KNOWING, DOING, BEING“Learn of me for I am ” (Matthew 11:29).am intrigued by the way Jesus completes His invitation, “Learn ofIme.”We might have expected himto say, “Learn of me, for I have theknowledge that you need.” In otherwords, Jesus could have linked theverb “learn” with a cognitive complement, something that would putus in mind of a classroom where dialogue, thinking, and intellectualexchange take place.Or we might have expectedJesus to complete His invitation bymaking reference to some skill or artthat is to be mastered. “Learn of me,and I will show you how to preach,”or “ to lead others,” or even“ how to live an honorable life.”But the learning Jesus has in mindin Matthew 11:29 does not involveintellectual knowledge nor the cultivation of a skill. Rather he has in mindthe grasping of His character, Hisbeing. “I am something,” Jesus says,“and I want you to focus on that innerdisposition—and become who I am.”This is something more than simplysaying the things Jesus said. It goesbeyond doing what Jesus did. Itinvolves being who He is.As I reflect on my educationalexperience, particularly in collegeand seminary, I realize that theimpact of my teachers upon me wentfar beyond the information they gaveout in the classroom, as important asthat was. Almost without realizing it Ipicked up on their attitudes and values. Their character and combinedinfluence have profoundly shapedwho I am. (I can only hope their disappointment is not too great!)Something happens in the teacher/pupil relationship that cannot be quantified on an end-of-year exam. There isthe subtle transfer of personality. Theraising of the eyebrows, the shruggingof the shoulders, the tone of the voice,the reaction to struggling students, andthe tone of the classroom presentationall communicate “being.” They communicate “I am.”Often Jesus’ concern was for thesuccessful transfer of accurate information. An example of this might be Histheological dialogue with Nicodemusor His explanation of the parable of thesoil. Other times Jesus’ interest was inhis disciples’ acquisition of a skill, as forinstance when He sent them out to doevangelism. But the Lord’s desire inour text was for something beyond theassimilation of facts or the honing of atalent. His burden was for the transferof character. He didn’t want them tomiss the “I am” component of theclassroom lesson.To know what Jesus said is commendable and absolutely necessary.To do what Jesus did is essential. Butthe Master Teacher’s concern is forsomething more than knowing ordoing. His concern is with being.“Learn of me for I am .”Ben Durr Jr. is a pastor and member of thefaculty in the Division of MinisterialEducation, God’s Bible School and College.GOD'S REVIVALIST and BIBLE ADVOCATE06NICARAGUA. “The church inNicaragua is taking a growingspurt. There is a large and growing number of young people (15to 25) in the church. The Lordhas raised up zealous and ablespiritual leaders among them.They are burdened for their generation. In 2003 they organized ateam and with borrowed instruments went from church tochurch holding revival and evangelistic meetings. This new generation of gospel evangelists (as wellas the mature leadership) needsour help. These are prime,promising young people. A number are in university and will graduate soon. It is simply unthinkablethat we should not equip themfor ministry to their own people.”—Raymond L. Shreve, EvangelicalWesleyan MissionPHILIPPINES. Bible MethodistMissions is inaugurating a “newmodule course system (modeledsomewhat after the Aldersgate program at GBS)” for the training ofpastors, according to missionaryTim Keep. “In this new PBMCShepherd’s College (or Institute,we’re not yet settled on the name),almost every national leader willbe involved in the training processalong with the gifted teachers currently on staff . We believe thatthis is one of the most importantforward steps ever taken by thePhilippine church.”
Don Davison, Public Relations Director1-800-486-4637 ext. 268e-mail: ddavison@gbs.eduJUNEJune 3-13 Jefferson County Holiness Camp,Scottsburg, IN Evangelist: B.J. Walker; MissionsSpeaker on the 7th: Eric Himelick; Singers:Chad & Valerie Searls; Information: Donald S.Shearer 812-375-1119June 6-13 Wayne County Holiness Association, Richmond, IN Evangelist: Thomas E.Reed; Singers: The Jerald Glick Family; Information: Phillip Mahoney 765-489-4320June 7-11 Alabama Bible Methodist YouthCamp, Pell City, AL Evangelist: Travis Johnson;Singers: Various Bible schools; Information:Doug Eads 205-938-1521June 7-11 Kansas State Holiness YouthCamp, Abilene, KS Evangelist: Bryan Line;Singers: College Groups; Information: ToddHurst 785-427-3170June 7-11 Tennessee Bible Methodist YouthCamp, Knoxville, TN Evangelist: Dan Durkee;Singers: Various Colleges; Information: KenCox 513-528-2380June 8-13 National Association of HolinessChurches, Muncie, IN Evangelist: David Light;Singers: Rev. & Mrs. Stephen Cassady; Information: James Speaker 219-737-8513June 13-20 Berrysburg Holiness Campmeeting, Berrysburg, PA Evangelist: Noel Scott;Singers: Stephen & Nicole Cassady; Information: Tim Dotson 717-365-3040June 13-19 Woodland Bible FellowshipCamp, Alexandria, IN Evangelist: Knox Bullock; Singers: The Quinton Brown Family;Information: Frank Baldwin 772-220-7675June 15-20 Wesleyan Holiness FellowshipCamp, Lucasville, OH Evangelists: RichardWilliams and Harold Cox; Information: ThelmaBloomfield 740-353-1741June 17-27 Brushton Holiness Camp, Brushton, NY Evangelists: William Tillis & RickHutchison; Singers: William & Naomi Tillis;Information: James Davis 518-529-7434toryirecng D 04eeti er 20p M ummCam SSummertime is just aroundthe corner, and with it comesthe opportunity to hearinspiring camp meetingpreaching and singing! Thisseason of the year is especially important to the PublicRelations Office as ourgroups represent the school,promote the Revivalist and recruit studentsin various camps across the country. Thisyear, we continue our annual service to theRevivalist family by offering this CampMeeting 2004 directory. We hope it is bothinformative and useful as you make yoursummer plans.J u n e28-July 4AlabamaBible MethodistCamp, Pell City, ALE v a n g e l i s t s : D r.Wingrove Taylor andJohn White; Singers: TheGerald Glick Family Information: Walter Hedstrom 205-3382743June 28-July 4 Brown Co. Holiness Camp,Gnawbone, IN Evangelist: Dr. O. W. Willis;Singers: The Tim Cole family; Information:Albert Hendershot 812-988-9039June 21-25 Central Friends Youth Camp,Muncie, IN Evangelist: Dan Durkee; Information: Jonathan Covert 765-857-1400June 28-July 4 Wesleyan Bible HolinessCamp, Roxbury, PA Evangelists: Mark Fultz &Aaron McCarty; Singers: The Mark & LauraFultz Family; Information: Lyndell Durr Sr.,614-497-3579June 21-25 Pilgrim Holiness Youth Camp,Greenfield, IN Evangelist: James Southerland,Sr.; Singers: Stephen & Nicole Cassady; Information: John Zeigler 812-473-0531June 29-July 4 Berean Bible Camp, Centerville, TX Evangelist: Bobby Davis; Singers: Mat& Joy Barnett; Information: Pat Courtney 281442-3840June 21-23 Wesleyan Tabernacle Association,Frankfort, IN Evangelist: Mark Cravens; Information: Richard Williams 937-587-6275June 29- July 1 ICHA Children’s Camp,Greensfield, IN Information: Rollin Mitchell765-565-7250June 22-27 Bedford Holiness Camp, Bedford,IN Evangelist: Harry Plank; Singers: Rob &Stephanie Ryan; Information: Dr. LeonardSankey 812-275-2119June 29-July 4 Wesleyan Bible Camp, McCall,ID Evangelist: Jack Hooker; Singer: Paul Peak;Information: Marvin Johnston 208-468-0227June 22-27 Beulah Grove, St. Marys, OHEvangelists: M. R. McCrary & Knox Bullock;Youth: Keith Waggoner; Singers: Rev. & Mrs.Marc Sankey; Information: G. Clair Sams 513267-6717June 30-July 11 Bryantsburg Holiness Camp,Bryantsburg, IN Evangelist: Tom Bell; Singers:Stephen & Nicole Cassady; Information: PerryStainbrook 812-794-4477JULYJune 22-25 Rock Lake Bible Methodist YouthCamp, Vestaburg, MI Evangelist: John Manley;Information: Doug Derscheid 231-734-2159June 23-37 Canaan Grove Camp Meeting,Kleinfeltersville, PA Evangelist: Phil Brenizer;Singers: Phil and Dorcas Bishop; Information:Barry Arnold 717-273-0123July 1-11 Sharon Camp, Wadsworth, OHEvangelists: H. Blaine West & George Holley;Singers: Rev. Larry & Tamla Leckrone; Information: Dan Conkey 330-666-4753July 5-9 ICHA Youth Camp, Greensfield, INInformation: Barry Whitaker 812-354-6839June 24-July 3 Burning Heart Camp, Bentonville, OH Evangelist: Jerry Boling; Singers:The Kamer Family; Information: OrvilleLeonard 937-544-3724July 5-9 Ochelata Youth Camp, Ochelata, OKEvangelist: Richard Gremillion; Information:Kevin Weinand 913-342-7489June 10-20 Beulah Camp Ground, Excel, ALEvangelists: Larry Cochran & Dr. Doug Carter;Singers: Tom & Lois Kildow; Information: Felton Smith Sr., 850-623-1298June 24-July 4 Victory Grove, Albany, NYEvangelists: Noel Scott & Albert Barr; Singers:Daniel & Angie Edwards; Information: DonaldMyers 518-456-3436July 5-11 Tennessee Bible Methodist Camp,Knoxville, TN Evangelists: Stevan Manley &Daniel Roush; Singers:The Dan Quales Family;Information: Richard Midkiff 304-877-3551June 10-18 ICHA, Greenfield, IN Evangelists:John White & Marshall Smart; Singers: The TimCole Familty; Information: Buddy Perry 765649-0672June 25-July 4 Fellowship Camp, Hanover, PAEvangelists: Dan Parker & Jeremy Fuller;Singers: Rev. & Mrs. Daniel Cope; Information:John Fisher 717-632-4090July 6-11 East Enterprise Holiness Campmeeting, East Enterprise, IN Evangelist: JohnBrewer; Singers: Leland & Roanna Lindal;Information: Rex Albring 812-534-3084MAY 200407
by the Rev. Paul MillsMost of our morning devotions—either personalor family—take place between 6:00 and 9:00in the morning. This means that when the suncomes across the Atlantic Ocean and begins to lightenthe eastern United States at 6:00 A.M., the prayer vigilbegins and will continue there for three hours. Ofcourse, the West Coast is still sleeping; but hour by hour,as the sun moves westward, an increasing number ofChristians—awakened by the sun or by alarm clocks andassisted by the Holy Spirit—are called to join in prayer.Then the sun moves into the Midwest to awakensleepy Christians and call them to their duty. By the time itis 6:00 A.M. there, it has become 7:00 A.M. on the Eastcoast; and by this time, some there have left their place ofprayer with a watchful eye and a listening heart to any leading of the Spirit that might make this day special to them.Still the West Coast sleeps on, but the sun continues itsdaily trek. When it finally reaches the West Coast at 6:00A.M., the times of intercession at the Throne of Gracebegin there. Remember that already thousands of believers have been in prayer, because now it is 7:00 A.M. inmid-America and 8:00 A.M. on the East Coast. When atlast it’s 9:00 A.M. on the West Coast, the nation has beensaturated in prayers and in tears for hours. These includepetitions for the needs of people all over the world.GOD'S REVIVALIST and BIBLE ADVOCATE08But in addition to these first hours of morningprayer, there is also a constant flow of intercessionthroughout the day. For always there are people praying somewhere—at home, at work, at school, or inhospitals, nursing homes, prisons, or elsewhere. Thinkof how many are actually praying at any givenmoment! So you are never alone when you are praying, for at that same time there are thousands kneelingwith you at the Throne of Grace. It is also true that wewill be praying for those on the other side of the worldwhile they are sleeping; and then they will be prayingfor us while we are sleeping. Whether at morning,noon, or night, everywhere Christ’s Church is watching, praying, resisting the gates of hell, and looking forthe returning of its Lord.So the cycle continues. The sun moves on in itscourse out across the Pacific to the islands of the sea toother countries of the world to alert sleeping Christiansthat another day is coming. It is time to arise and seekGod’s help for another day! And in this way the world iswrapped in prayer!The Rev. Paul Mills (GBS ‘53 CWC) is a retired pastor of The WesleyanChurch residing in North Vernon, Indiana. He is also a member of theGBS Board of Trustees.
July 19-24 Ohio Bible Methodist YouthCamp, Mendon, OH Evangelist: Duane Quesenberry; Singers: Bible Colleges; Information:Deron Fourman 419-734-8999July 9-18 Letts Holiness Camp, Letts, IN Evangelist: John White; Singers: Chad & ValerieSearls; Information: JimTerry 812-346-5178July 19-23 Wesleyan Youth Camp, Lucasville,OH Evangelist: Jonathan Bender; Singers: Rev.& Mrs. Tim Bender; Information: ThelmaBloomfield 740-353-1741July 9-18 Newberrytown Holiness Camp,Etlers, PA Evangelists: Marc Sankey & ClairSams; Singers: The Fuller’s; Information: JohnWhitaker 717-637-6827July 9-18 Pine Ridge Holiness Camp, Tylersburg, PA Evangelists: Mike Wetherald & Sheldon Stephens; Singers: Rev. & Mrs. RollinMitchell; Information: Donald Myers PO Box178, 63 SR 157 Venus, PA 16364July 11-18 Blue Ridge Holiness Camp, Copper Hill, VA Evangelist: Rex Bullock; Information: Jeff Keaton 540-890-0115July 12-18 Heartland Holiness AssociationCamp, Tryon, OK Evangelists: Dr. Noel Scott &M. R. McCrary; Singer: David Fullers; Information: Gary Jackson 580-765-7212July 12-17 Nazarene Christian School BandCamp, Beech Grove, IN Band Director: GarenWolf I; Information: Dennis Joslin 727-4638776July 14-25 Wilmington InterdenominationalHoliness Camp Meeting Association, Wilmington, NY Evangelists: Rev. Larry & TamlaLeckrone; Singers: Rev. Larry & Tamla Leckrone; Information: Martin Bausman 518-9467708July 15-25 Clinton Camp, Clinton, PA Evangelists: Coy McGinnis & James Plank; Singers:Chad & Valerie Searls; Information: EstherBeatty 937-258-8178July 15-25 Vermontville Camp, Vermontville,NY Evangelists: Rick Hutchison & Paul Pierpoint; Singers: Don & Valarie Quales; Information: Donald Myers 518-456-3436July 16-25 John T. Hatfield Camp, Cleveland,IN Evangelist: Dana Walker; Singers: Mr. &Mrs. Ken Montgomery; Information: J. C.Phillips 317-632-3436toryirecng D deeti tinuep M ConCamJuly 9-18 Fern Creek Wesleyan Camp Meeting, Fern Creek, KY Evangelist: Dr. O. W.Willis; Singers: Ben & Sue Colburn; Information: Robert Basham 502-363-5526August5-8 Christian Youth Fellowship Camp,Etters, PA Evangelist:Gabe Norris; Singers:Bible Colleges; Information: Jeff Paulus 717-225-9951July 21-25 Athens Youth Camp, Athens, MIEvangelist: Jim Stroup; Singers: Lucas & Hannah Strout; Information: Doug Damon 269781-9634August 5-15 45th Interdenominational Holiness Camp Meeting,Christiansburg, VA Singers: Merrell &Arlene Hedrick; Information: HomerSawyer 540-382-8743July 22- Aug 1 Bethel Holiness Camp, Marion,OH Evangelists: David Brown & E. J. Fellencer;Singer: Lester Armstrong; Information: BobJones 740-382-5640August 5-15 Binghamton Camp, HillcrestNY Evangelists: Rick Hutchison & WilliamTillis; Singers: Larry & LaDonna Thomas;Information: Donald Myers 518-456-3436July 22-Aug 1 Pierce County Holiness Association, Tacoma, WA Evangelist: Rob Cravens;Information: Paul Taylor 253-529-5460August 5-15 Camp Sychar, Mt Vernon, OHEvangelists: Dr. Roy Lauter & Melvin Truex;Bible Teacher: Dr. Less Woodson; Singer:Scott McPherson; Information: Dr. GaryCampbell 740-392-5475July 24-Aug 1 Pilgrim Bible Camp, CarsonCity, MI Evangelist: B. J. Walker & John Parker;Information: Knox Bullock 616-696-1021July 25-30 Santoy Youth Camp, Junction City,OH Information: Rebecca Pettet 740-3423644July 26-29 Pilgrim Holiness Youth Camp,Binghamton, NY Evangelist: John Whitaker;Information: Perry Case 315-465-6761July 27- Aug 1 Carthage Holiness Camp,Carthage, KY Evangelist: Darrell Steter II;Singers: Rev. & Mrs. Darrell Stetler II; Information: Henry Miller 334-366-2326July 29-Aug 8 Ramsey Holiness Camp, Ramsey, IN Evangelists: Archie Atwell & JudyWilliams; Singers: Victory Trio Information:Danny Goodman 812-738-4473July 29-Aug 8 Athens Indian Camp, Athens,MI Evangelist: Earl Newton July 29-Aug 1 &Rowen Faye Aug 2-8; Singers: Ron & BeckyArnold; Information: Doug Damon 269-7819634July 30-Aug 8 Central Friends Camp, South ofMuncie, IN Evangelist: Dr. Robert England;Singers: Lucas & Hannah Shrout; Information:Jonathan Edwards 765-857-2347August 5-15 Hancock Co. Camp Meeting,Findlay, OH Singers: Mr. & Mrs. Derek McIntire; Information: John Peters 419-387-7238August 5-15 Pilgrim Holiness Camp, Binghamton, NY Evangelists: Rick Hutchison &William Tillis; Singers: Larry & LaDonnaThomas; Information: Paul Case Sr., 570888-2417August 5-15 Richland Holiness Camp Meeting, Richland, NY Evangelists: Dr. MichaelAvery & G. Clair Sams; Information: JerryLambeth 315-543-2873August 6-15 Comargo Camp, Loveland, OHEvangelists: John White & Dr. James B.Keaton Sr.; Singers: Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sheridan; Information: Ray Campbell 513-6834872August 6-15 Milan Camp, Milan, IN Evangelist
Paul referred to this as having the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16, Phil. 2:5). Is it important for us to have the mind of Christ? It is imperative! The only way we can escape being conformed to fallen humanity is by being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Rom. 12:1-2, Prov. 23:7a). What does it mean to have a Christian mind?
